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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-09; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 9,200l TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 5,200O. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 5, 2000. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held December 5, 2000. Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2000. Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2000. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 12, 2000. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #l 1, as follows: AYES: NOES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #16,008 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. 0750-60 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20014, accepting a grant from the California Arts Council to supplement the joint arts education program of the City and the Encinitas Union School District. 2. AB #16,009 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. 0750-60 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-2, accepting a grant from the California Library Literacy Service for the Adult Learning Program. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 3. 0750-60 4. 0750-60 5. 0750-60 6. 0750-60 0700-15 7. 0750-60 0700-15 8. 0750-60 0700-15 AB #16,010 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 89-13, THE HAMPTONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20013, approving the final map for The Hamptons. AB #16,011- REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s investment portfolio as of November 30,200O. AB #16,012 - APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHINQUAPIN SEWER LIFT STATION, 6-INCH FORCE MAIN AND 81INCH SEWER - CMWD PROJECT NO. 97401, CITY PROJECT NO. 34941. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 A4, approving additional contingency for construction of Chinquapin Sewer Lift Station, 6-Inch Force Main and 8-Inch Sewer. AB #16,013 - CARLSBAD SWIM COMPLEX SOLAR SYSTEM RENOVATION - CONTRACT NO. FAC00-09. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20014, accepting the construction of the Swim Complex Solar System Renovation Project as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. AB #16,014 - CANNON ROADKARLSBAD BOULEVARD PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 36081/ 36711. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-6, accepting the construction for the Cannon RoadKarlsbad Boulevard Project as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. AB #16,015 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT NO. CT 90-03 - SHELLEY PROPERTY, UNITS 1 AND 2, AND APPROVE PREPAYMENT AGREEMENTS TOWARD OLIVENHAIN ROAD AND RANCH0 SANTA FE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-7, approving the Final Map for the Shelley Property, Unit 1 and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-8, approving the Final map for the Shelley Property, Unit 2; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9, authorizing the execution of a Petition, Waiver and Consent to Creation of a Community Facilities District and Agreement to Pay Fair Share Cost of Unit 1 of CT 90-03 with Daniel T. Shelley; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001~10, authorizing the execution of a Petition, Waiver and Consent to Creation of a Community Facilities District and Agreement to Pay Fair Share Cost of CT 90-03, with Continental Residential, Inc. January 9,200 1 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3 9. 0750-60 0700-15 10. 0750-60 0700-15 11. 0750-60 AB #16,016 - FOXES LANDING SEWER LIFT STATION 14-INCH FORCE MAIN AND INTERSTATE 5, 16-INCH WATER PIPELINE CROSSING - PROJECT NO. 36561A AND 36591. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 1 t accepting the construction of the Foxes Landing Sewer Lift Station 14-Inch Force Main and Interstate 5, 16-Inch Water Pipeline Crossing as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. AB #16,017 - WIDENING OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD FROM EL CAMINO REAL TO MELROSE DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 3602, AND PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL TURN LANES - PROJECT NO. 3676. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12, accepting the construction of the Widening of Palomar Airport Road from El Camino Real to Melrose Drive, and Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real Turn Lanes as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. AB #16,018 - APPROVAL OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION IN CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 3, establishing the new classification of Legal Assistant, reclassifying the position of Legal Secretary to Legal Assistant and amending the General Employees Salary Schedule. PUBLIC HEARING: 12. AB #I 6,019 - (ZCA 00-03) - CHILD CARE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. Ron Ball, City Attorney, requested that Council continued this public hearing to January 0750-60 23, 2001 to allow for proper noticing. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak who could not return on January 23ti. No one asked to be heard. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council continued the public hearing to January 23,200l AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. Ron Ball, City Attorney, also recommended that the noticed public hearing regarding the U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant be continued to January 23rd. Council concurred and Mr. Ball said that the public hearing would be renoticed. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4 Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, expressed concern that park trees had been recently topped and asked if action will be taken to enforce the tree ordinance. She expressed appreciation that the magazine racks in the Cole Library have been filled. She asked to see the space in the Cole Library where the video tapes are to be located and expressed concern that there are two empty bookshelves that should have books. Ms. Levy also said that the parking lot should be posted for patrons only. She asked that the trees near the library parking lot not be trimmed during the landscaping project. In response to Council, Ron Ball, City Attorney, explained that an investigation is underway regarding the impacted trees and appropriate action will be taken. He said that staff would keep Council apprised of the investigation. RECESS TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING Mayor Lewis recessed to the Joint City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:07 p.m. with all members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING President Lewis adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 6:09 p.m. with all members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Chair Lewis adjourned to the continuation of the City Council meeting at 6:16 p.m. with all members present. CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Chair adjourned to the continuation of the City Council meeting at 6:16 p.m. with all members present. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PIN Mayor Lewis presented Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, a IO-year service pin. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 16. AB #16,023 - REVISION OF CITY INVESTMENT POLICY. 0750-60 Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, presented the staff report. In response to Council, he explained several term definitions in his report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17 revising the City’s investment policy dated January 11, 2000. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. 17. AB #16,024 - INTERIM USE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PINE SCHOOL PROPERTY. 0750-60 Keith Beverly, Senior Management Anaylst, presented the staff report. In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, indicated that the Capital Improvement Budget would be brought to Council in May. Mr. Beverly and Jim Elliott, Administrative Services Director, answered Council questions regarding the funding sources for the renovations for interim use. Staff and Council discussion ensued regarding the Centro De lnformacion and the Carlsbad Union School District’s needs. Mayor Lewis noted that the Centro De lnformacion was to be temporarily located at the Pine School Site. However, he said it would be more appropriate to move the service to the library’s location. Mario Monroy, 749 Magnolia Avenue, #B, distributed and reviewed correspondence (on file in the City Clerks Office) dated January 9, 2001 from the Northwest Quadrant Citizens Group outlining their recommendations. He noted the possible opportunity to relocate the Centro De lnformacion to Jefferson School. Rodney Martinez, 3367 Madison Street, asked if 3366 Madison will become part of the Pine School Project; asked if the maintenance and operations expenses included on- site staff; and, expressed concern for loitering and the need for security. He asked if there will be posted hours and said that extra lighting would be a good idea. In response to Council, Mr. Patchett said that the City has not actually purchased the property for sale on Madison Avenue. He said that the property was placed on the market and the City has shown some interest, but has not actually purchased the property. Joe Canales, 3447 Jefferson Street, said he would like to have a satellite police office at the Pine School Site. He asked that Council gather input from the public prior to deciding on an interim use of the Pine School Site. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6 Caroljean Kohlstedt, 3710 Adams Street, asked Council to collect people’s input regarding an interim use of the site. She suggested a performing arts element be incorporated in the site. Council Member Kulchin asked Ms. Kohlstedt the best method to use to get the people’s input. Ms. Kohlstedt suggested that going door to door would be the best method to contact the neighbors. Esther Ayala, 3380 Madison, asked what would happen to the property at 3300 Madison Street. Mayor Lewis reiterated that the City has not recently purchased property on Madison Street. Mr. Patchett concurred and stated that the two properties on Madison were listed for sale and the City has only shown interest. Mr. Patchett asked Ms. Ayala to contact his office for further clarification. Mario Monroy, 749 Magnolia Avenue, #B, said that all of the buildings on the Pine School Site should be demolished. Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:23 p.m. .Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m. with all members present. Virginia Martinez, 3367 Madison, expressed concern that people might loiter, if there is no staff on the Pine School site. She expressed concern that the City will utilize eminent domain to acquire land for this project. Mayor Lewis reiterated that the properties on Madison were listed on the market for sale and the City has only shown interest. As of this date, the City has not purchased or acquired either of the properties for sale on Madison. He also explained that during the Master Plan process, there would be plenty of opportunities for public participation and input in the design. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that the issue before Council is possible interim uses of the Pine School property. He said during the master planning, there would be extensive public input sought. Michelle Davis, 306 East Pacific, Oceanside, Board Member of the Carlsbad Youth Enrichment Services, asked Council to continue this item so that their organization could provide input on the interim use of the property. In response to Council, Mr. Beverly said that currently, the master planning process for the Pine School site will begin in 2002-2004 and an extensive public outreach effort will be make. He explained that a situation currently exists whereby several buildings on the Pine School site are nuisances. Therefore, staff would like Council’s direction for interim use of the property. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 7 Council Member Hall spoke in support of continuing this item to allow for public input for the interim use. Council Member Nygaard concurred. She said that lighting is important and should be discussed with the neighbors. Council Member Finnila said many questions need to be answered and many issues addressed. She spoke in support of continuing this item for public input for the interim use. Council Member Kulchin concurred and said that the issue needs to keep moving forward. Council directed staff to meet with the public to gather their input regarding the interim use of the Pine School Property and return to Council in the future with a report. (This item was continued.) 18. AB #16,025 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON RANCH0 BRAVADO. 0750-60 Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-566 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.660 to establish a prima facie 35 mile per hour speed limit upon Ranch0 Bravado from Melrose Drive to its intersection with Paseo Monona. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. 19. AB #16,026 - PRESENTATION ON THE NEED FOR SEISMIC AND TSUNAMI THREAT ANALYSIS FOR THE SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION. 0750-60 Ray Patchett, City Manager, said this item was placed on the agenda per the request of a citizen. He asked the representative to come forward to present the agenda item. However, no one came forward and Council did not discuss this item or take any action. 20. AB #16,027 - SENIOR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. 0750-60 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001~ 18 reappointing Mildred West to the Carlsbad Senior Commission. - AYES: NOES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. None. Council Member Nygaard announced that she had recently been appointed Chair to the North County Transit District. January 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 8 Council Member Finnila announced that SANDAG would be sponsoring a meeting on Thursday, January 18,200l to discuss housing issues. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None ADJOURNMENT. By proper motion, the regular Council meeting of January 9, 2001 was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JanicgBreitenfeld Deputy City Clerk